Governor Inuwa Yahaya Mourns Permanent Secretary Yusuf Kulani, Others in Gombe Electrocution Tragedy
June 14, 2025 | Gombe, Nigeria
By Abdulwahab Muhammad Bauchí
Gombe State was thrown into mourning in the early hours of Saturday following a tragic electrocution incident in Tudun Wadan Pantami, Gombe metropolis, which claimed the lives of five individuals, including Alhaji Muhammad Yusuf Kulani, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Regional Integration.
Reacting to the devastating incident, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, expressed profound sorrow and described the tragedy as a heartbreaking loss to both the immediate families and the entire Gombe State.
“I received with profound sadness the devastating news of the tragic electrocution incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 14th June 2025, in Tudun-Wadan Pantami, which led to the death of five individuals and left several others injured,” the governor said.
According to preliminary reports, the incident was caused by a high-voltage surge from a nearby electricity transformer, leading to the fatal electrocution of the victims.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya paid special tribute to Alhaji Yusuf Kulani, calling him a diligent, disciplined, and patriotic officer who served Gombe State with unwavering integrity and commitment.
“The demise of Alhaji Kulani and others in such a devastating incident is deeply painful. The loss of such valuable lives, including other promising citizens, is a painful blow not only to their immediate families but to the entire Gombe State,” the governor lamented.
The Governor assured the public that the state government will work closely with relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate the root cause of the tragedy and put in place preventive measures to avert similar occurrences in the future.
“On behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who lost their lives in this tragic event. May Allah grant the souls of the deceased eternal rest in Aljannat Firdaus and give their families the fortitude to bear the huge loss. I also pray for the quick and full recovery of those who sustained injuries,” he added.